Behavioral Health Care Manager: Independence & Coordination

NBHS; Michigan; On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

NBHS in Michigan seeks a Behavioral Health Care Manager to coordinate services for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and/or serious mental illness. You will link to supports, develop person-centered plans, and promote independence.

The role includes leading treatment team meetings, coordinating care plans, and advocating for clients while ensuring compliant documentation. Occasional county travel and collaboration with school-based teams are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work, nursing, or human services.
• Michigan license requirements for the role.
• LBSW/LSW licensure must be obtained within 6 months of eligibility.
• Licensed Registered Nurse is acceptable.
• Experience with developmental/intellectual disability and/or mental illness preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate ongoing assessment to identify strengths, abilities, and needs.
• Assist individuals with medications and adherence to prescriptions.
• Utilize person-centered planning in service delivery.
• Develop an individual plan of service linking to residential, day program, and other services.
• Facilitate treatment team meetings and oversee implementation of the plan of service.
• Monitor services and document outcomes and client satisfaction.
• Advocate for individuals and provide education to families and staff.
• Complete required documentation timely per policy.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Team coordination

Documentation

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work / nursing / human services

Michigan license requirements

LBSW/LSW licensure within 6 months

Licensed Registered Nurse

Registered Social Services Technician (for BS in Human Services)

Experience with IDD/mental illness preferred

Job description

NBHS in Michigan seeks a Behavioral Health Care Manager to coordinate services for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and/or serious mental illness. You will link to supports, develop person-centered plans, and promote independence.

The role includes leading treatment team meetings, coordinating care plans, and advocating for clients while ensuring compliant documentation. Occasional county travel and collaboration with school-based teams are expected.